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The best tteokbokki in Seoul
Start with Sinsa Market Tteokbokki in Apgujeong for tteokbokki with fried dumplings, Side Show in Samseong-dong for beef brisket tteokbokki cooked at the table and Nae-ga Tteokbokki in Jongno 5-ga / Daehangno for tteokbokki with egg or ra-bokki. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Sinsa Market TteokbokkiApgujeong
Get: Tteokbokki with fried dumplings
Family-run stall with a balanced sauce, neither too sweet nor too hot.
- Side ShowSamseong-dong
Get: Beef brisket tteokbokki cooked at the table
Rich gochujang broth with brisket; expect a line.
- Nae-ga TteokbokkiJongno 5-ga / Daehangno
Get: Tteokbokki with egg or ra-bokki
Thick spicy-sweet sauce served in a small pan with fish cake soup.
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Where is the best tteokbokki in Seoul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Sinsa Market Tteokbokki (Apgujeong), Side Show (Samseong-dong) and Nae-ga Tteokbokki (Jongno 5-ga / Daehangno). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Sinsa Market Tteokbokki, get tteokbokki with fried dumplings. At Side Show, get beef brisket tteokbokki cooked at the table. At Nae-ga Tteokbokki, get tteokbokki with egg or ra-bokki. At Jopok Topokki, get classic tteokbokki.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Seoul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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